Feeling a chill because you’re getting error code 270 from your Lennox® furnace?
This indicates your furnace ignitor can’t turn on the flame. After five failed attempts, the furnace will stop trying to ignite. It will then switch into Watchguard mode for about an hour for your protection.
When your ignitor isn’t working, it’s best to count on our ACE-certified technicians. They’ve gone through rigorous training, so you can rest easy knowing they’ll find out what’s generating the furnace error and will repair it to your contentment.
We are confident in the quality of our furnace repair* for a year.
How a Furnace Ignitor Works
This part ignites natural gas, which helps warm your home.
Here’s how a furnace ignitor works:
- Thermostat launches call for heat.
- Furnace ignitor and blower become energized.
- Ignitor warms to as hot as 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit and ignites burner gas.
A furnace ignitor should last approximately three to five years before it breaks and has to be changed out. It can wear out sooner if you don’t replace your air filter regularly, since a dusty one can cause your furnace to short cycle.
What Happens When a Furnace Ignitor Fails
Your furnace will tell you there’s something wrong with a red flash from its indicator light, which it uses to display error codes. It has this red light to flash code, much like Morse code.
You might see quick flashes or an alternating slow flash as it shares a fault code.
Estimated Repair Cost for Furnace Error Code 270
The bill to restore your furnace rests on what the issue is with it and how long it takes to repair it.
Before your technician replaces your ignitor, he or she will check:
- Gas flow
- Flame sensor current
- Air filter
Your technician will also make sure the ignitor is actually lighting the burner and that there are no blockages or cracked hoses within your equipment.
An ignitor frequently fails when you need it most, resulting in an after-hours trip charge.
Here’s the average costs to replace it:
- $200 during normal service hours
- $300 to $400 after hours
Rely on the Experts at Eveready Service Experts
When you need Expert furnace repair, you can rely on our highly knowledgable technicians at Eveready Service Experts . We’ll correct your furnace and quickly get your heat working again.
Call us at 804-548-4480 or schedule an appointment online today.